Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Onyx black Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number 17IKB 80XM -
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